The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2659-2014·Announced 2014-09-24

ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Adult Electrodes Recalled for Sterility Assurance Issues

Bio-Detek, Inc. is recalling ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Adult Multi-Function Electrodes because the sterility of the devices is not assured.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a risk of harm (infection) from a sterile medical device where sterility is not assured, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Bio-Detek, Inc. is recalling ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Adult Multi-Function Electrodes (Part number: 8900-4013). These disposable, single-use electrodes are used in connection with ZOLL Defibrillators for adult patients to provide defibrillation, cardioversion, external non-invasive pacing, and monitoring. The affected units are identified by Lot Number 2314.

The recall was initiated because the sterility of the device is not assured. The product is intended for use in a sterile environment by trained medical professionals and is processed through Gamma Radiation to a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10^-6 per international and national standards.

The affected product was distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and internationally to Australia, Canada, and Germany. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Adult Multi-Function Electrodes ((singles) Part number: 8900-4013 These MFE Electrodes are used in connection with ZOLL Defibrillators for Adult patients. These disposable single use MFE's are processed through Gamma Radiation to a SAL of 1 o.e per Inte
Manufacturer
Bio-Detek, Inc.
Affected units
12

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Number: 2314

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Bio-Detek, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →